Opportunity Information: Apply for DTNH22 10 R 00400
Apply for DTNH22 10 R 00400
- The DOT/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ODOMETER FRAUD ENFORCEMENT" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.614 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Discretionary Safety Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 3, 2010 and posted on May 26, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 8, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $152,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $152,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Various state, local and federal enforcement and regulatory agencies. Typical governmental entities such as State and County Motor Vehicle tilting agencies, state public safety and consumer protection agencies, state tax and revenue agencies.
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Opportunity Summary:
The ODOMETER FRAUD ENFORCEMENT grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DTNH22 10 R 00400) is a discretionary funding program run by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), specifically through NHTSA's Office of Odometer Fraud Investigation (OFI). The program is designed to strengthen the investigation and enforcement of odometer fraud laws by supporting state and partner government agencies through Cooperative Agreements. The central idea is to give enforcement agencies resources to identify, investigate, and help prosecute odometer tampering and related fraud schemes, which NHTSA has characterized as a major consumer protection problem.
The opportunity is grounded in federal law, including Public Law 103-272 codified at 49 U.S.C. Chapter 327 (the odometer provisions formerly associated with the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act). This legal framework makes it illegal to tamper with a vehicle's odometer, such as rolling back mileage or disconnecting the odometer so mileage is not recorded. It also requires mileage disclosure in writing each time a vehicle changes ownership, reflecting the fact that mileage is one of the most important signals of a vehicle's condition and value. NHTSA highlights that odometer fraud is widespread and costly, citing an April 2002 study estimating that American consumers lose around $1 billion each year due to this form of deception. The solicitation notes that rising new-car prices and strong demand for late-model, low-mileage used vehicles have made odometer fraud more profitable and therefore a persistent enforcement concern.
Funding is provided as a Cooperative Agreement rather than a traditional grant, which typically implies more direct involvement or coordination with the federal agency during the project period. NHTSA anticipated making up to four awards, with available funding divided among successful applicants. The total estimated funding amount was $152,000, with an expected award floor of $38,000 and an award ceiling of $152,000. The performance period for each award was planned for 24 months, giving agencies time to build cases, coordinate across jurisdictions, and pursue enforcement actions.
Eligible applicants are various state, local, and federal enforcement and regulatory agencies, with examples including state and county motor vehicle titling agencies, state public safety and consumer protection agencies, and state tax and revenue agencies, along with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners. The program emphasizes that effective odometer fraud enforcement is often collaborative, involving multiple agencies that touch vehicle records, taxation, licensing, consumer complaints, and criminal investigation. It also recognizes that prosecutions may ultimately be handled by State Attorneys General offices and the U.S. Attorney General (through U.S. Attorneys), based on investigative work developed by participating enforcement agencies.
Administratively, the solicitation fell under CFDA 20.614 (NHTSA Discretionary Safety Grants) and was categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, even though the practical focus is enforcement support. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which can reduce barriers for agencies with limited discretionary budgets. The announcement was posted May 26, 2010, created June 3, 2010, with a closing date that moved from June 4, 2010 to July 8, 2010, and an archive date of August 7, 2010. The Request for Application was to be accessed via Grants.gov, and a contact was provided for applicants who had trouble obtaining the full announcement (Reba Dyer, Contract Specialist, NHTSAOAM.dot.gov).
ODOMETER FRAUD ENFORCEMENT Grant (DTNH22 10 R 00400) - FAQs
What is the ODOMETER FRAUD ENFORCEMENT grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), specifically through NHTSA's Office of Odometer Fraud Investigation (OFI). The program supports investigations and enforcement of odometer fraud laws by providing resources to state and partner government agencies through Cooperative Agreements.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DTNH22 10 R 00400.
Which federal office administers this funding?
NHTSA administers the program through its Office of Odometer Fraud Investigation (OFI).
What problem is this program designed to address?
The program is designed to strengthen the investigation and enforcement of odometer fraud laws and to support agencies in identifying, investigating, and helping prosecute odometer tampering and related fraud schemes, which NHTSA has described as a major consumer protection problem.
What kinds of activities does the program support?
The solicitation describes support for enforcement agency work to identify, investigate, and help prosecute odometer fraud, including coordination across jurisdictions and development of investigative work that can support prosecution.
What is odometer fraud under the legal framework cited?
The legal framework cited makes it illegal to tamper with a vehicle's odometer, including rolling back mileage or disconnecting the odometer so mileage is not recorded.
Why is mileage disclosure important in this program?
The solicitation emphasizes that mileage is a key signal of a vehicle's condition and value, and it references requirements for mileage disclosure in writing each time a vehicle changes ownership.
What federal law is referenced as the basis for the program?
The opportunity is grounded in Public Law 103-272, codified at 49 U.S.C. Chapter 327 (the odometer provisions formerly associated with the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act).
How large is the consumer harm from odometer fraud, according to NHTSA?
NHTSA cites an April 2002 study estimating that American consumers lose around $1 billion each year due to odometer fraud.
Why did NHTSA describe odometer fraud as a persistent enforcement concern?
The solicitation notes that rising new-car prices and strong demand for late-model, low-mileage used vehicles have made odometer fraud more profitable, contributing to ongoing enforcement challenges.
Is this funding a traditional grant or something else?
Funding is provided as a Cooperative Agreement rather than a traditional grant, which typically indicates more direct involvement or coordination with the federal agency during the project period.
How many awards did NHTSA anticipate making?
NHTSA anticipated making up to four awards.
What was the total estimated funding available under the announcement?
The total estimated funding amount was $152,000.
What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
The expected award floor was $38,000 and the award ceiling was $152,000.
How long is the performance period?
The planned performance period for each award was 24 months.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include various state, local, and federal enforcement and regulatory agencies. Examples mentioned include state and county motor vehicle titling agencies; state public safety and consumer protection agencies; state tax and revenue agencies; and local, state, and federal law enforcement partners.
Does the program encourage collaboration between agencies?
Yes. The program emphasizes that effective odometer fraud enforcement is often collaborative and may involve multiple agencies connected to vehicle records, taxation, licensing, consumer complaints, and criminal investigation.
Which offices may ultimately handle prosecutions?
The solicitation recognizes that prosecutions may ultimately be handled by State Attorneys General offices and the U.S. Attorney General (through U.S. Attorneys), based on investigative work developed by participating enforcement agencies.
What CFDA number applies to this opportunity?
The solicitation fell under CFDA 20.614 (NHTSA Discretionary Safety Grants).
How was the opportunity categorized?
It was categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, even though the practical focus described is enforcement support.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was listed in the provided announcement details.
When was the announcement posted and created?
The announcement was posted May 26, 2010, and created June 3, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date moved from June 4, 2010 to July 8, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was August 7, 2010.
How do applicants access the Request for Application?
The Request for Application was to be accessed via Grants.gov.
Who was the contact person for issues obtaining the full announcement?
The contact listed for applicants who had trouble obtaining the full announcement was Reba Dyer, Contract Specialist, reachable at NHTSAOAM.dot.gov (as provided in the announcement details).
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